Cheapest hostels in Japan

Located in Arashiyama, Mulan Hostel is just a 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station and conveniently situated near Togetsukyo Bridge (8-minute walk), Tenryu-ji Temple (10-minute walk), and Fufunoyu Onsen (500 meters).
This budget-friendly hostel offers essential amenities including free WiFi, a shared lounge with a games area, and an on-site mini bar, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

Conveniently located in Takamatsu Shi, this adults-only hostel is a 17-minute walk from Kitahamaebisu Shrine and 2.6 kilometres from Liminal Air-core Takamatsu and Sunport Fountain.
Offering air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and on-site parking, this budget-friendly accommodation provides a safe and comfortable stay with full-day security.

Located in Takasaki Shi, Matoi Hostel & Bar is conveniently situated 35 kilometres from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park and 17 kilometres from Ishidan-gai Steps, offering budget-friendly accommodation.
This hostel provides guests with essential amenities including free WiFi, a shared kitchen with a microwave, a garden, and an on-site bar, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Just a short walk from Kansai International Airport, First Cabin Kansai Airport offers a budget-friendly stay in Izumi-Sano, located approximately 8.9 kilometres from Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle Shopping Centre.
This hostel provides complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and a spa, making it an excellent choice for travellers seeking affordable accommodation with convenient access to airport facilities.

Just a few steps from Gora Station, WPU HOTEL Hakone is a hostel situated in Hakone-machi's geothermal area, 8.5 kilometres from Hakone-Yumoto Station.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a relaxing hot spring bath, complimentary parking, and free Wi-Fi, making it an affordable choice for exploring Hakone.

This Itoshima Guesthouse Tomo, a budget-friendly hostel in Itoshima-shi, is conveniently situated approximately 17 to 19 kilometres from Fukuoka's key attractions, including Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, Fukuoka Tower, Fukuoka Castle, Maizuru Park, and Ohori Park, and just 27 kilometres from Fukuoka Airport.
Offering air-conditioned rooms, complimentary WiFi, and free private parking, this accommodation also provides bicycle rental for exploring the area, making it an affordable choice for travellers seeking a comfortable stay.

Conveniently located in Beppu Shi, J-hoppers Beppu Guesthouse is a mere 500 meters from Beppu Station, offering easy access to Beppu Tower and the Statue of Kumahachi Aburaya, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for all travellers.

Just 500 meters from JR Atami Station and 400 meters from Atami Sun Beach, this Atami hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in a tranquil neighbourhood.
Enjoy sea views from your room and a free natural hot spring bath at this affordable accommodation, perfect for seaside getaways.

Located in Hakuba Mura, this hostel is a 19-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort and 1.6 kilometres from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, barbecue facilities, and an outdoor fireplace, with ski storage and easy access to skiing, cycling, and hiking.

Perfectly situated, Kyoto Hana Hostel is just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, placing it 500 meters from Kyoto Tower and Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, ideal for exploring.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a communal lounge, a kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and free Wi-Fi, providing a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers in Kyoto.

Located in Matsuyama-shi, this hostel offers convenient access to Ishitegawa Park (2.1 kilometres), Matsuyama Castle (2.4 kilometres), and Okaido Shopping Street (2.7 kilometres), making it a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, alongside a swimming pool and jacuzzi for a relaxing stay.

Centrally located in Hiroshima City, this hostel is a budget-friendly base for exploring local attractions.
Guests can enjoy Japanese-style rooms, a cafe bar, and free Wi-Fi, with convenient luggage storage available.

Located in Izumi, south of Osaka, this hostel offers direct coach services to Kansai International Airport, just 15 kilometres away, and convenient train links to Osaka Namba station.
This budget-friendly guesthouse provides an authentic Japanese experience with tatami rooms, a shared kitchen, and the unique opportunity to learn tatami mat making, all within a peaceful setting ideal for exploring local parks and hiking trails in Nara and Wakayama.

Located in Matsudai, Tōkamachi-shi, this hostel is conveniently situated within 42 kilometres of Gala Yuzawa and Maiko Snow Resorts, and 35-37 kilometres from Joetsu Kokusai and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resorts, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the region.
Offering a tranquil garden and free WiFi, this hostel provides comfortable accommodation for up to 7 guests, with air-conditioned rooms and shared bathrooms, making it an affordable choice for families and groups.

Just 700 meters from the iconic Glico Man Sign and 900 meters from Namba CITY, The Stay Osaka Shinsaibashi offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district.
This hostel provides essential amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a shared lounge, with some rooms featuring a kitchenette for self-catering.

Just a 5-minute walk from the popular Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, UNPLAN Village Hakuba offers a budget-friendly stay in Otari Mura, with Hakuba Cortina Ski Area a mere 6.1 kilometres away.
This hostel provides a communal lounge, a restaurant, and a shared kitchen, alongside free WiFi and on-site parking for a comfortable and affordable visit.

Located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, R Star Hostel is conveniently situated within 1.9 kilometres of Nijo Castle and Samurai Kembu Kyoto, and 2.6 kilometres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, air conditioning, and a garden, providing a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers exploring Kyoto.

Located in a residential district of Sasebo Shi, Credo Sasebo is conveniently close to Miuracho Catholic Church and Sasebo Yonkacho Shotengai, with Huis Ten Bosch approximately 13.9 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel offers guests a shared kitchen with a microwave and fridge, complimentary WiFi, and a swimming pool, making it an affordable choice for exploring Sasebo.

Just 500 metres from Kofuku-ji Temple and 1.6 kilometres from Todai-ji Temple, this hostel in Nara offers a budget-friendly stay with excellent location and cleanliness ratings.
This hostel boasts air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a terrace, a shared lounge, and family rooms, making it a convenient and affordable option for exploring Nara's cultural sites.

Located in Osaka's Minami district, this hostel is mere steps from Namba Walk Shopping Mall and just a 5-minute walk from Nippombashi Station, offering budget-friendly access to key attractions like Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater and Hozen-ji Temple.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a communal fridge, a microwave, and laundry facilities, making it a practical and affordable choice for exploring Osaka.

Located in Hayashima, Okayama Hostel Igusa offers a budget-friendly stay 6.8 kilometres from Shinkeien Garden and 12.2 kilometres from Rian Bunko Art Museum.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms with traditional tatami flooring, alongside a garden and fitness centre for guests to enjoy.

Perfectly located in Kyoto's Gion district, this hostel is just a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, putting you within easy reach of Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
This family-friendly hostel offers affordable accommodation with essential amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared kitchen, making it a great base for exploring the city.

Just a 15-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan and 5 minutes from JR Ajikawaguchi Station, J-hoppers Osaka Universal offers a budget-friendly stay in Osaka City.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen with complimentary drinks, a lounge with board games, and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Just a 6-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle, this budget-friendly hostel in Matsumoto offers an affordable stay with excellent ratings for location and cleanliness.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, free WiFi, and convenient access to Matsumoto Station, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.

Conveniently located a mere 500 metres from Shichijo Station and 800 metres from JR Kyoto Station, this hostel in Kyoto offers a budget-friendly base with Rengeoin Sanjusangendo just an 11-minute walk away.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an on-site restaurant, alongside a tranquil garden and a shared lounge for relaxation.

Centrally located in Nagoya, Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya is a 7-minute walk from Sakae Station and Oasis 21, and 2 kilometres from Nagoya Castle.
This hotel offers a budget-friendly stay with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and a public bath, making it a great choice for affordable accommodation.

Conveniently located, Hotel The Gate Kumamoto is situated in Kumamoto, approximately 3.2 kilometres from Kumamoto Castle and 3 kilometres from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a shared lounge for relaxation and dining, and family rooms, making it an affordable choice for travellers with children.

Conveniently situated in the Umeda district, this budget-friendly hotel is just a 10-minute walk from JR Osaka Station and Umeda Subway Station, placing you a mere 20-minute stroll from the Umeda Sky Building.
Offering modern comforts, the hotel provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and on-site dining, with guestrooms featuring essential amenities for a comfortable and affordable stay.

Directly connected to Ebisucho Metro Station, this hostel is just a 6-minute walk from Tsutenkaku Tower and 0.5 kilometres from Shinsekai, offering a budget-friendly base in Osaka City.
Guests can enjoy a shared lounge, free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave oven, with staff fluent in English and Japanese available to assist with planning your affordable stay.

KOREGA! Hostel Osaka Namba is found in the Namba district, a mere 500 meters from the city centre and a short walk from Nipponbashi Park and Komyo-ji Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and private balconies, alongside complimentary WiFi and a restaurant, making it an affordable choice for exploring Osaka City.

Hostel Mt. Fuji - Fukuya is conveniently situated in Fujiyoshida Shi, just 1.9 kilometres from Fuji-Q Highland and 5.6 kilometres from Lake Kawaguchi.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a terrace, making it an affordable choice for exploring the area.

Located in Matsumoto, this hostel is a 12-minute walk from Matsumoto Station and 3.9 kilometres from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Enjoy a family-friendly restaurant, indoor play area, and bicycle rental at this cheap and cozy hostel, which also provides free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms.

Directly on the beachfront in Miyazaki, this hostel is a 17-minute walk from Cape Iruka and 6.7 kilometres from Horikiri Pass, offering a budget-friendly escape near the sea.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and microwave, air-conditioned rooms, a garden, and complimentary on-site parking and Wi-Fi, making it an affordable and convenient seaside stay.

Tokushima GuestHouse【uchincu】 offers a budget-friendly stay in Tokushima Shi, conveniently located just 1.7 kilometres from Tokushima Station and a 17-minute walk from the Awa-Odori Community Hall.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a kitchenette featuring an oven and microwave, and bicycle rental for exploring the area.

Just 1 minute's walk from Fukushima Train Station and Shin-Fukushima Subway Station, this hostel offers historic 100-year-old Japanese-style townhouse accommodation in Osaka City, providing a 15-minute walk to the Umeda area and a 10-minute train to Shin-Osaka Shinkansen Station.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts free WiFi, a shared kitchen with a microwave, and bicycle rentals, making it an affordable choice for exploring Osaka.

Offering panoramic views of Onomichi, this hostel is uniquely situated on a hillside, requiring an ascent of over 350 steps for access, and is within a 15-minute walk of the MOU Onomichi City University Art Museum and 1.3 kilometres from Jodoji Temple.
This budget-friendly accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen facilities with a fridge and microwave, and an on-site bar, making it an affordable choice for exploring local temples and museums.